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One new data center in New Mexico is projected to consume about 7 GW, significantly exceeding the state's current total electricity consumption of approximately 3 GW. This increase in demand from AI centers is expected to continue, as they will seek additional power sources while also developing their own generating capacity.

Jeff Bezos recently acquired 20% of a nuclear power plant in Clinton, Illinois, which may impact electricity costs for existing consumers. In Los Alamos, there is a push to develop local power generation to mitigate rising costs from external contracts influenced by AI demand. Potential options include solar PV and battery storage, gas turbines, and geothermal energy, though legal considerations and resource availability will need to be addressed.